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Originally Posted by APhiAnna
I think that there are definitely some national stereotypes about NPC and IFC organizations at the college level. In particular, I think Kappa, ZTA, KA, Pike, SAE, TKE and Tri-Delt have casually established "blanket stereotypes" that seem to fall in place if a chapter is at least moderately strong on their campus...if they aren't strong on campus then they are viewed as an exception to that stereotype. Going into detail about what these stereotypes are isn't worth it (particularly because there is a negative connotation to most of them), but I think most people that are familiar with strong Greek campuses will catch my drift on those.
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I don't catch your drift at all and I think you're wrong about the NPC orgs.
NIC orgs are a different barrel of fish and I agree with those who have said that there are some more significant national stereotypes there--*FOR SOME NIC ORGS*. Not all. I also agree that KA, Pike, SAE, and TKE would be good examples of ones that have a stereotype nationally among Greeks.
I VERY much disagree that Kappa, ZTA, and Tri-Delt have national stereotypes among Greeks. I've already spoken to the exceptional case of Tri-Delta in the national mindset (not the Greek mindset). I agree that all of these orgs are considered as somewhat "more prestigious" than some others, for better or worse, right or wrong. But I don't see, again, what distinguishes Kappa from Theta. Tri-Delt from ZTA.
If you're willing to share what you think these stereotypes that would be helpful because frankly I think you're wrong.